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Rhodes of Africa

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Rhodes of Africa is a 1936 British biographical film charting the life of Cecil Rhodes. It was directed by Berthold Viertel and starred Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney and Bernard Lee.

DirectorBerthold Viertel
WritersMichael Barringer·Leslie Arliss

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Cast · Directed by Berthold Viertel

WHWalter Huston
Walter Huston
Cecil John Rhodes
OHOskar Homolka
Oskar Homolka
Ohm Paul Kruger
BSBasil Sydney
Basil Sydney
Dr. Jim Jameson
PAPeggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
Anna Carpenter
FCFrank Cellier
Frank Cellier
Barney Barnato
RV
Renee De Vaux
Mrs. Paul Kruger
BLBernard Lee
Bernard Lee
Cartwright
PPPercy Parsons
Percy Parsons
Hendricks
LCLewis Casson
Lewis Casson
Rev. Charles Helm
NK
Ndaniso Kumala
King Lobengula
NK
Ndanisa Kumalo
King Lobengula (as Ndanisa Kumalo of Matabele Land)
MM
Miles Malleson
Minor Role (uncredited)

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Rhodes of Africa — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rhodes of Africa?

Rhodes of Africa isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Rhodes of Africa on Netflix?

No, Rhodes of Africa is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Rhodes of Africa on Amazon Prime Video?

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Rhodes of Africa isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Rhodes of Africa?

Rhodes of Africa hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 18, 1936. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Rhodes of Africa based on a true story?

Yes — Rhodes of Africa is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).